洊 (jiàn) - repeatedly, successively & to flow continuously

洊Tone 4

jiàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

洊 · jiàn

repeatedly, successively;

to flow continuously;

to accumulate

repeatedly, successivelyto flow continuouslyto accumulate

Usage highlights

repeatedly arrivingsuccessive promotioncontinuous rainaccumulated dangersrepeated floodingsuccessive waves

Synonyms

  • 屡— repeatedly, time and again
  • 频— frequently, repeatedly
  • 迭— alternately, repeatedly

Antonyms

  • 单— single, solitary
  • 独— alone, single

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The floodwaters rose repeatedly (洊至).
  • He was promoted successively (洊升).
  • The rain fell continuously (洊雨).
  • Dangers accumulated one after another (险阻洊至).

Collocations

  • repeatedly arriving(洊至)
  • successive promotion(洊升)
  • continuous rain(洊雨)
  • accumulated dangers(险阻洊至)
  • repeated flooding(洊水)
  • successive waves(洊波)

Idioms

  • Dangers accumulate repeatedly(险阻洊至)
  • Floodwaters rise successively(洪水洊至)
  • Promotions come one after another(官位洊升)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing natural phenomena like flooding or successive events.
  • Used in historical contexts to describe official promotions or accumulating difficulties.
  • Carries connotations of persistence and continuity in classical literature.

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